South Manor Cottage, Gerston

South Manor Cottage, Gerston

kingsbridge

From £495

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1 bedrooms

Up to 2 guests

WiFi

Key Features

Property code: SMANOR

Changeover day: Friday

Access statement available

Central heating

Designated parking

Dishwasher

Garden or outside space

Nearby pub or restaurant

Real fire

Nearby shop

Short breaks available

Village

Washing machine

Waterside

WiFi

Description

“Romantic destination” is a term that can be very overused, but here is one, we assure you, that will exceed all your expectations. Imagine arriving after a tedious journey and opening the door onto a spacious room with magnificent Georgian fireplace, limestone flooring, comfy and elegant furniture, off which is a modern well-equipped kitchen. You dump your bags in the huge double bedroom, glance at the tasteful bathroom as you return downstairs to light the fire, although the under floor heating means the room is already warm. You open a complimentary bottle of wine, get out your favourite book as you sink into the sofa, listening to the crackle of the fire and just enjoy being in somewhere special. And it is special. With direct access down to a beautiful creek and the foreshore of the Salcombe estuary, the site dates back to William the Conqueror and where you are staying is part of the Manor House, which was originally built in 1088. You are in the beautiful South Hams, halfway between Salcombe and Kingsbridge and within striking distance of golden sandy beaches, stunning coastline and wonderful scenic walks. Excellent inns and restaurants abound with so much else to do that a week is just not long enough. But hey, it’s certainly worth a try.

“In thirty years of renting holiday accommodation around Britain, South Manor Cottage is by far the best we have stayed in.” Brian and Julie.“My husband brought me here as a surprise for my birthday!! It is the most amazing and romantic place I have ever been to! Beautiful cottage, beautiful countryside! He will have to drag me away kicking and screaming. Thank you. A truly MAGICAL place!!" Mark and Lucena

Please Note: The property is not suitable for children but immobile babies are welcome.

Pretty front walled garden, mainly laid to lawn provided with tables and chairs. A private communal lane (shared with the other properties in the group) leads down to the creek and foreshore, where at high tide small boats may be launched.

We had a wonderful time, especially being able to wander down to the creek and while away the time on the bench. The standard of accommodation was superb as was the provision of cleaning materials and equipment. This is the first cottage to supply an omelette pan - excellent. The only negative was some of the door knobs were difficult to turn especially the bathroom one - may be a challenge for people with worse arthritis than mine. A bird book in the cottage would be useful to as we had forgotton to bring ours.

Fab holiday. Fantastic cottage. First time in Devon. Lots of sunshine. We will be back.

July 2018

Fantastic secluded location. Need a car and need to be able bodied. Owners were really helpful about advising best places to visit and eat. Have already recommended property to friends.

June 2018

We've had a lovely stay at your wonderful cottage. The location couldn't be more idyllic and we had some amazing meals in local restaurants and pubs. A very special part of the world.

May 2018

This cottage is furnished to a standard far exceeding that of an average holiday let. We could not think of anything more that one would need in ones own home - maybe SKY. The cottage is situated in tasteful ,peaceful surroundings , a ten to 15 minute drive (not for the faint-hearted!) to Kingsbridge which has all the amenities. The location gives a reasonably short journey ( depending on tractors!) to beautiful South Devon resorts - eg Brixham, Dartmouth, Salcombe, Hope Cove & Burgh Island. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this idyllic cottage .

July 2017

July 2017

Yes we loved our stay in the cottage - great location to get out and about and do things even if some of the roads in Devon are a little frightening!!

July 2017

Yes absolutely fine, condition, facilities and location of this cottage were all excellent,, excellent stay. Please pass on our comments to the owner.

South Manor cottage is tranquil, light and airy. After a day spent exploring the beaches and countryside of the South Hams, it was a comfort to return to its warm and welcoming interior. We did feel that the owners genuinely cared about their guests: the wine and biscuits on arrival were much appreciated by us, but so was the comfy bed, excellent shower and high standard of cleanliness. The location of South Manor offers something for everyone, gorgeous tea shops in Totnes and Kingsbridge, walks in outstanding countryside from the doorstep, a chance to explore deserted beaches reached by narrow green lanes, or just watching the birds swoop in front of the sitting room window as we drank a morning cuppa. We had a wonderful time.

The Crabshell Inn (Less than a mile)

This is a great spot to enjoy a meal or drink of two if you’re in the area, with plenty of outdoor seating taking full advantage of the glorious views over the estuary. The acclaimed menu is made up of gourmet pizzas, burgers, seafood and lots more including kids options; and the bar has a great atmosphere in the evenings with live music most Fridays.

Restaurant is in a great location, good seafood and dogs allowed. We had a very nice lunch.

October 2018

Good if you like pizza. On the expensive side compared with other venues

September 2018

Amazing fish platter! Loved this place so much we went twice, second time we had mussels which again were amazing

August 2018

Rubbish customer service! Rang on 2 weekend days and 2 week days. Too busy Friday and Saturday “wouldn’t even bother coming in to wait”was the comment when we telephoned each time to book for 4 on any evening. On one of the weekdays, “I’d struggle to get you even pizzas later”; on the other, “We’re not fully booked but we’re busy so can’t book you in”! Absolutely rubbish! If I could press zero stars, I would!!!

August 2018

tried to book for the Friday night but was told it was fully booked but still come along as walk in customers, we did and got a table about 20 mins later, nightmare trying to get a drink at the bar whilst waiting for the table. The chicken burger was the best. The place is very busy and a lovely atmosphere, would go there again

July 2018

Lovely location but food a bit chaotic! When we visited they had run out of several menu options but didn’t tell us when we were given the menus. Also, when one of the dishes we had ordered arrived it wasn’t as described on the menu but no explanation or apology was given. Expensive for what it was.

July 2018

Lovely place on the waterfront, good food and drinks.

July 2018

Excellent service inside because outside was, as always full, even with an England match on. Food was really good and we had a thoroughly enjoyable evening. We will return next year.

July 2018

Good food, great atmosphere with views over estuary. Very good selection of Gluten free food.

June 2018

Great food. Perfect to sit outside on a summer day

June 2018

Lovely cuppa before and after paddle boarding with Waterborn which is situated next door. Excellent waterfront location and friendly staff.

May 2018

A nice meal here. Great staff and quality food.

March 2018

Fab food and friendly staff

October 2017

Great place. We only stopped for coffee and take out from the Deli but worth a visit. Staff were very friendly and it's very dog friendly.

September 2017

We had a fantastic meal here during a paddle boarding weekend and we were definitely not disappointed. The scallops were cooked to perfection. The place has a great atmosphere as well as great food. We booked in advance which was probably a good idea as it was very busy.

September 2017

Lovely food and staff were very nice and helpful would go again.

September 2017

Lovely food and great atmosphere

May 2017

Loved the pizzas and watching paddle boarders go by.

December 2016

Love this place. Great spot on the estuary, good selection of local ales and decent food too.

December 2016

Ring O' Bells (2 miles)

A convenient place to stop and enjoy the views over the Salcombe Estuary from the large rear sun terrace. Inside there is a cosy lounge bar and family friendly restaurant serving an extensive menu of traditional pub favourites, along with daily specials and Sunday carvery.

The Creeks End (2 miles)

Centrally located this is a good choice for lunch, coffee or a cream tea while shopping in Kingsbridge or for a few drinks in the evening. Sit outside in the summer or enjoy the friendly bar inside, and choose from an extensive menu including children’s options.

The Seven Stars (2 miles)

A popular all-rounder in the heart of Kingsbridge serving coffee and cakes, bar snacks, light lunches and evening meals in contemporary surroundings. The menu is modern British with an emphasis on high quality, fresh local ingredients. Plenty of parking and outdoor seating.

Started using this in 2005. Was the place and getting a seat was very difficult. Personally think it has priced itself out of the market. No problems in finding a table nowadays. Pints are always short and the landlady/owner is not too pleased when you ask to be " topped up". I was told she had to watch her spillages but this is not my problem. At £4.20 a pint! I expect a pint!

September 2018

Excellent

July 2018

Good service

June 2018

we are very disapponted in The Seven Stars. The service was appalling, very long waiting time. We understand that during holiday season one has to wait long but this was due to the attitude of the waitress. We visited this attraction two times and after the second time we decided never to go there again. I ordered a grilled plaice and the fish was just not cooked. I told the waitress that I wanted the fish very well done and she snapped at me that the fish was well done. I couldn't eat it and sent it back. I still had to pay seventeen pounds for an uncooked fish and the the plate was taken away I mentioned this to the waiter. He just hummed and walked away without even apologizing. They were just not interested. Although the first time we ate there was not terible and the starter was good food I would certainly not recommend this attraction. The toilet was filthy as well.

August 2017

Nice pub. Food was ok. Friendly staff and reasonable prices

April 2017

Best pub food in Kingsbridge and very friendly.... good outside sitting area

November 2016

Waterborn SUP (Less than a mile)

If the weather’s right, Stand Up Paddleboarding is a wonderful way to really embrace the beautiful environment in the South Hams. Based in Kingsbridge Waterborn SUP offers lessons, board hire and a genuinely enthusiastic introduction to the variation on surfing whether you’re a pro or a beginner. They supply high quality equipment and tuition, whilst benefiting from a pretty spectacular learning environment. They have all the equipment ready to hire, so just turn up with a big smile on your face ready to go!

South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Walks and Trails (2 miles)

We have said it before and we will say it again, the reason South Devon attracts so many visitors and captures their hearts is because it really is a phenomenally beautiful part of the world, and as such is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in many areas. So walking is a great pleasure when you’re on holiday here, especially as there are over 40 routes in the AONB itself, ranging in length from two to 12 miles. They are a wonderful opportunity to explore the wildlife, archaeology and history of South Devon, as well as the views and scenery along the way.

Harbour House Art Gallery (2 miles)

Harbour House Centre for Arts and Yoga sits in pride of place in Kingsbridge overlooking the estuary and offers yoga, meditation, Pilates and Tai Chi classes, a vegetarian café and art exhibitions in one beautiful, light filled environment. Friendly, healthy and holistic, they host local artists and a variety of artistic styles, but it’s not merely about observing, it’s about getting involved, so they also have life drawing, painting and arts classes available. The café overlooks the art gallery, adding another dimension to your lunch, but classes are popular, so while you can pop into most exhibitions, it’s a good idea to phone and check availability for classes before you turn up! Full details of timetables and current events on the site!

A decent enough café, with reasonable coffee and a pleasant ambience, alongside a local art gallery with (when we visited) an eclectic mix of art and artifacts. And if you're into yoga, my guess is that any type of yoga you can imagine is available here. If the weather's nice, the rear courtyard garden is quite pleasant, too.

April 2017

Singing Paddles (2 miles)

There’s no doubt about it, the best thing to do on a holiday in South Devon is get outside and have a waterside adventure, and Singing Paddles aim to help you do just that. Offering canoeing and coaching with more than 30 years of experience, the team are careful to operate a carbon neutral company funding local tree planting, hedge reinstating and using a grey water system to clean equipment. Paddling is an environmentally friendly water sport, and they offer a variety of sea kayaking and canoeing options for individuals and for groups starting at £15 for an individual session to £250 for a tailor made day.

The Art Café (2 miles)

On Fore Street in Kingsbridge, The Art Café is one of those joyous places where children and adults can enjoy visiting thanks to good coffee, good cake, toasted sandwiches and tea cakes alongside a welcoming, peaceful environment. Choose from mugs, ornaments and lots more to decorate yourselves, the perfect place to visit on a rainy day with the kids (they happen occasionally), or for a little peace and quiet after a long day outdoors.

Really good place to visit (especially if weather isnt great) that'll keep kids happy for a few hours. Be warned that whatever you make will need firing in the kiln, so will be a day or two until picking it back up usually!

December 2016

Great place for kids and adults on a rainy day

December 2016

Sunny Cove (2 miles)

Accessed either by boat, via a 10-minute walk through the woods from parking at Mill Bay, or a stroll from the Salcombe to East Portlemouth Ferry, Sunny Cove is a sandy beach which, as you might expect, catches the sun throughout the day, weather pending. It’s on the East Portlemouth side of the Salcombe Estuary opposite North Sands beach and Fort Charles, the ruined fortification that was originally constructed during the reign of Henry VIII to defend the Kingsbridge Estuary against French and Spanish Pirates. It’s a relatively gentle spot for swimming and ideal for picnics, lazy summer afternoons, and reaching on kayaks and paddle boards from other nearby beaches as well as being the perfect spot for building sandcastles. That said, the tide can come in quite quickly so make sure you don’t get caught out and be careful of the swell when bringing boats into the beach. Head there for the day in the summer or as a stop off en route to the café at Gara Rock or a longer walk along the coast path towards Prawle Point. Dogs are welcome all year round but keep in mind that there aren’t any facilities in the immediate vicinity (it would be a 10-15-minute walk along wooded footpaths) so take your sandwiches with you!

Mill Bay (3 miles)

A sandy beach on the East Portlemouth side of the Salcombe Estuary, at low tide Mill Bay stretches all the way up the coastline to East Portlemouth beach. It has the most wonderful view of Salcombe itself and is popular with everyone, especially families, because of the large swathes of sand on which you can set up camp for the day and enjoy safe, clean swimming conditions. Parking is limited, so the best way to get to it is either by boat or by catching the East Portlemouth Ferry from Salcombe and strolling along. That way you can also nip past The Venus Café by the slipway to pick ice creams, sandwiches and refreshments before settling in for the day. There are rock pools to explore, sandcastles to build and swimming to be done, just make sure you’re careful of any boats coming in and out of the beach. Dogs are welcome at Mill Bay all year round, and it makes an excellent spot to run around with them whatever time of the year. Like the other beaches along this stretch of coast, Mill Bay makes for an ideal place to spend the day right into the evening, although it is a little stroll to the nearest facilities. It’s also a lovely beach to meander across en route towards Gara Rock or on a longer walk along the coast path.

North Sands, Salcombe (3 miles)

The first beach as you walk along the Cliff Road out of Salcombe, North Sands sits in a valley and is a sandy horseshoe shaped beach that’s expansive at low tide. Thanks to its shape and location, it’s extremely popular in the summer because there’s plenty of space to set up camp for the day with buckets, spades and fishing nets in tow for avid marine biologists and sand castle connoisseurs. The beach has a fresh water stream running through it from the top of the valley, which, aside from providing hours of entertainment for accompanying dogs and a marvellous place to wash the sand off your feet, also means that the beach is largely wet sand, so don’t forget to take something to sit on if you’re heading there for the day. Popular with swimmers, despite the chilly water, North Sands provides a wonderful view out of the mouth of the Salcombe estuary and into the deep blue yonder so, for keen photographers, it’s ideal. If the weather is right then it’s a favourite amongst body boarders or even surfers on choppier days, and it’s a great place to take the paddle boards and kayaks if you happen to have them. Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round, unlike many of the beaches in the area, there are toilets over the road and there’s a car park with charges from £1 throughout the year. The cherry on top of this beautiful location is The Winking Prawn café and restaurant that’s right next to the beach. Open all year round they serve everything from breakfast, lunch and dinner to coffee, tea and cake, and in the summer they provide a barbecue in the garden overlooking the sea. It is popular though so leave a little time to queue for that Salcombe Dairy honeycomb ice cream in the height of summer!

South Sands, Salcombe (3 miles)

Over a (rather large) hill along the road from North Sands and around a 30-minute walk from the centre of Salcombe, South Sands is a sandy beach, with a stream running through it, that’s particularly geared up for water sports. South Sands is also accessible from the centre of Salcombe by the South Sands Ferry, a merry looking yellow, blue and red boat that takes around 15 minutes at a cost of £3.60 per adult and £2.60 for children over the age of three. You’re then greeted at the beach by a sea tractor to take you onto the dry sand, where you will find the South Sands Hotel as well as the enchanting Bo’s Beach Café. The beach café is a family run business serving all the necessities for a day on the sand including tea, cake, coffee and light lunches as well as beach essentials and toys. It runs in conjunction with Sea Kayak Salcombe who provide kayak and paddle board rental and tours for all levels. During the Salcombe Town Regatta, South Sands also plays host to the annual sandcastle competition, an illustrious occasion that welcomes all participants with enthusiasm, so make sure you keep an eye out if you’re a budding architect or artist, or potter along and take a look at the local and visiting handiwork if you’re more of a spectator. It’s worth noting that there’s limited parking at South Sands so it’s a good idea to either walk to it, park at North Sands a short walk away, or park in Salcombe and catch the ferry over. Dogs are also welcome at South Sands.

A beautiful sandy beach that is superb for children as you have to go out quite a way before the water gets deep. Water sports available. Access is via very narrow lanes so be prepared to reverse and parking is very limited.

July 2017

Soar Mill Cove (4 miles)

Nestled between the cliffs in the undulating Devon landscape, Soar Mill Cove is something of a hidden gem, only really accessible on foot. The easiest way reach it by walking down from the Soar Mill Cove Hotel, where there is a car park, or if you’re making a day of your jaunt, why not stroll along the South West Coast Path from Bolberry or even from Salcombe? The beach is a mix of sand and stone and has seen a fair amount of weathering in storms in recent years, which has merely added to its character and charm. There are no facilities in the immediate vicinity unless you wander up to the hotel. Dogs are welcome throughout the year at Soar Mill Cove, and it’s definitely worth the effort to visit!

Recent storms have left piles of seaweed and rocks across the beach. The rocks made it impossible to swim and board in with my family.

August 2018

This has been a hidden gem for many years with our children enjoying wonderful swimming and body boarding. I cant explain how disappointed I was to arrive in August 18 to find piles of seaweed but more importantly the damage caused by this years storms. There are rocks all over the beach where you would normally surf or swim. This has ruined a wonderful beach for the time being and will not be returning anytime soon.